Boy · #1,251 in 2026

Macklin

Name: Popularity of the name Macklin in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Macklin, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#1,251

Peak Rank

#1,134 (2024)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-1%

2017

First Year

2023

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#11351

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Macklin

Macklin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1922, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 180 Macklins were born — ranking #1,157 that year. As of 2026, Macklin ranks #1,251 for baby boys with 160 births, holding steady (-1%). In total, more than 3K Macklins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Macklin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Macklin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Maclin
Mclin
Mechlin
Mackling
Makin
Mackin
Mclean
Malin
Mcclain
Maclean
Mclain
Mcclane

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Macklin

What does the name Macklin mean?

Macklin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1922. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Macklin in 2026?

In 2026, Macklin ranks #1,251 among boys' names in the U.S., with 160 babies given the name that year.

When was Macklin most popular?

Macklin reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #1,134 that year with 180 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Macklin most popular?

Macklin has historically been most popular in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Macklin.

Is Macklin a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Macklin is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Macklin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Macklin include Pierson, Taron, Ayman. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Macklin

Macklin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1922 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Macklin's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #1,134. Use the chart and map above to compare Macklin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.